Gap description:
1 - Green roofs and green walls can enhance biodiversity by providing habitat for urban dwelling fauna and mimicking nature. However,evidence for their role in attracting and promoting biodiversity is not widely discussed in literature
2 - Green buildings: further research on how to increase impact on biodiversity through better design, cost-effective intensive greening techniques, and maintenance practices.
Year:
Citation:
1 - Enzi, V., Manso, M., Aires, A., Almalla, R., Catalano, C. et al., Implementing green roofs and walls – Lessons from European experiences, Vierikko, K., Orta-Ortiz, S., Nieminen, H., Vasilakopoulos, P. and Velasco Gomez, D. M. (eds), Publications Office of the European Union, 2026,
2 - European Commission, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, (2022). The vital role of nature-based solutions in a nature positive economy, Publications Office of the European Union.
Source type:
- Grey Literature
Societal challenges:
- Biodiversity Enhancement